Description/Job Summary

Are you ready to make a positive impact in the community? Are you ready to partner with a compassionate team of individuals?

RHD's PICL is looking for a Part-time Life Skills Professional to join our Team!

How You Can Make a Real Impact:

The Life Skills Specialist is responsible for collaboratively and actively assisting and supporting participants in the development of life skills, facilitating groups, and the establishment and attainment of goals identified on the individuals Recovery Support Plan (RSP).

What We Offer You:

• Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
• Scholarship program and tuition discounts at local and online colleges and universities
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• On-the-job training
• Employee Assistant Program
• Student loan forgiveness program
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!

What You'll Love About RHD:

• Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve
• Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees' mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics
• Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills

Feel Free to Apply Today!

Referral Bonus:

PICL is offering $250 referral bonuses at this time!! The BHH division of RHD will provide a referral bonus for the following positions and distributed per the following amounts and timelines:

For nursing, direct support or clinical positions - Referral Bonus $250 to be paid to referring employee after successful completion* of 90 days employment All referral pay will be pro-rated for Part Time positions being filled.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Support/assist the program participant with the development and maintenance of necessary daily life skills to live independently within their community, i.e., cooking, shopping, household chores, seeking employment and education opportunities, medication management, interpersonal relations, utilizing community resources, vocational, budgeting, banking, accessing transportation, meal preparation, etc.
• Assess program participant's strengths, differing skills and abilities, to determine the best approach and learning style that can help increase skill development of each program participant.
• Model appropriate social skills to help the program participant develop positive relationships, cope with interpersonal conflict and successfully participate in social, recreational and cultural activities in-home and while out in the community.
• Complete required documentation comprehensively and accurately, i.e., observation checks, MARs, daily shift notes, mileage logs, incident reports (if applicable), and vehicle incident reports (if applicable)

• Monitor participant medication as prescribed (after completion of Medication Administration Training), and complete all corresponding documentation
• Operate agency vehicles in accordance with established policy and procedures
• Provide emergency medical procedures as needed, including Basic First Aid, and CPR (after completion of CPR Training)

• Responsible for attending supervision, clinical meetings, quarterly staff meetings, and mandatory trainings to remain current with best practices
• All other duties as identified by the Program Manager and Program Director

Required Experience

• 2 years of experience in the social service field

Required Education

• High School diploma/GED

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Program Summary

The Pennsylvania Institute for Community Living (PICL) is a 15-bed modified therapeutic community residential program that offers integrated self-help, recovery-oriented treatment along with psychiatric rehabilitation, 24-hour staffing and placement in permanent housing. PICL offers all components of Psychiatric Rehabilitation in its day-to-day treatment with specific lesson plans and groups organized around functional skill sets in the following areas: social skills, vocational skills, tenancy skill building such as budgeting and financial planning, time management, emotional expression and coping skills. The rehabilitative process focuses on each individual's strengths and is a collaborative process between staff members and the residents. The program usually takes 12-18 months for residents to reach their recovery focused goals.

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.